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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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